Description
Gourmet pizza blends Mediterranean smoked salmon and cream cheese into a delightful culinary experience. Crisp crust and rich ingredients create a luxurious meal that satisfies sophisticated palates.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 naan bread
- 2 oz (56 g) smoked salmon
- ⅓ cup (79 ml) cream cheese
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) capers, drained and dried
- red onion, sliced thinly
- fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C), positioning rack in the middle for uniform heat distribution.
- Naan Transformation: Crisp naan bread directly on oven rack for 8-10 minutes until edges turn golden and texture becomes firm, then cool briefly on wire rack to maintain crispness.
- Cream Cheese Foundation: Spread a luxurious, even layer of cream cheese across the entire naan surface, ensuring complete and smooth coverage.
- Salmon Artistry: Gracefully layer delicate smoked salmon slices over cream cheese, creating an elegant, slightly overlapping pattern that showcases the fish’s texture.
- Flavor Enhancement: Strategically distribute briny capers and thinly sliced red onion across the salmon, balancing sharp and salty notes for a complex taste profile.
- Herbal Finishing: Optional but recommended – sprinkle finely chopped fresh parsley to introduce a vibrant green accent and subtle herbal freshness.
- Serving: Slice the naan pizza into wedges using a sharp pizza cutter, presenting an inviting and easily shareable dish that should be enjoyed immediately while warm and crisp.
Notes
- Crisp Foundation: Toasting naan bread ensures a sturdy, crunchy base that prevents sogginess and enhances overall texture.
- Cream Cheese Technique: Spread cream cheese evenly using a spatula, covering the entire surface for a consistent, creamy layer that binds toppings.
- Salmon Placement Strategy: Layer thin salmon slices with slight overlap for an elegant look and balanced flavor distribution.
- Flavor Balancing Tip: Combine capers, red onion, and optional parsley to create a complex taste profile with sharp, briny, and fresh elements.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 930 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 56 mg